CVE-2024-1533: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTML Element in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Requires Elementor and the Phlox theme to be installed.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript via the HTML element, which is insufficiently sanitized and escaped. This malicious script executes in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The issue affects all versions up to 2.15.7 and requires the presence of Elementor and the Phlox theme. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking or data theft. The vulnerability does not impact availability but compromises confidentiality and integrity of user sessions and data within the affected WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from averta that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-1533: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme
Description
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the HTML Element in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Requires Elementor and the Phlox theme to be installed.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress suffers from a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Authenticated attackers with contributor or higher privileges can inject arbitrary JavaScript via the HTML element, which is insufficiently sanitized and escaped. This malicious script executes in the context of users visiting the affected pages, potentially leading to session hijacking or other script-based attacks. The issue affects all versions up to 2.15.7 and requires the presence of Elementor and the Phlox theme. No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
An attacker with contributor or higher privileges can inject persistent malicious scripts into pages generated by the plugin. These scripts execute in the browsers of users who visit the infected pages, potentially leading to unauthorized actions such as session hijacking or data theft. The vulnerability does not impact availability but compromises confidentiality and integrity of user sessions and data within the affected WordPress environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict contributor-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the vulnerable plugin if possible. Monitor for plugin updates from averta that address this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-15T14:11:51.804Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6d35b7ef31ef0b56ef55
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:44:21 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:41:21 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 7:58:50 AM
Views: 12
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